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Corporate teams will now have the chance to get employees involved by forming teams to walk or run in the opening race.

DEED says more than 3,900 people joined the workforce in the month of July, marking the fifth straight month of growth.

VINE Faith In Action was awarded the grant by the MN Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Age-Friendly MN Council, which aims to form collaborative efforts between Mankato and North Mankato, which would create more inclusive communities for older adults

The St. James Golf Course Clubhouse is now operating out of a temporary location after its building burned down Saturday night.

According to law enforcement, John Morman, 53, was asked to leave Rounders, a bar in downtown Mankato, but he refused. Police say he resisted all warnings and began assaulting one or more officers.

North Mankato’s Starbucks location, on Lor Ray Drive, opened on Fri., Aug. 11.

The Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (ASF) will hold an informational picket at 4:15 p.m. Thursday at Winona State University’s campus for high wages.

The business owners and community leaders of New Ulm dropped 800 tons of sand right in the heart of their downtown area, so community members could enjoy a full day of volleyball.

According to Gov. Walz, this is the second year in a row the state has received top bond ratings from all three major rating agencies.

Police in Faribault claim a local tobacco store was in violation of Minnesota’s new marijuana statutes when 22 plants were seized late Tuesday afternoon.

Police in Faribault claim a local tobacco store was in violation of Minnesota’s new marijuana statutes when 22 plants were seized late Tuesday afternoon.

The Mankato-based company Volk Transfer will be celebrating its 75th anniversary as it helps deliver RibFest at Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Old Town Mankato this weekend.

Minnesota’s adult-use cannabis law requires retailers and manufacturers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products to register with the State by Oct. 1.

On Tuesday, union leaders from USW 142B were planning on meeting with MPS to hopefully reach an agreement.

Around 80 workers from Dotson Iron Castings, which was recently bought by MacLean Power System, continue to strike. Today Union leaders from USW 142B try meeting with MPS to hopefully reach an agreement.

Some of these vacant businesses in the Mankato are getting a makeover: revitalized and revamped for community use. After all, for some individuals, an empty building is merely just an empty slate.

3M agreed to a settlement for allegations of contaminating the country’s drinking water supply, but not everyone is on board.

A local company based in the Lincoln Park neighborhood is suing a big filmmaker, after they claim one of their bags appeared in the new Indiana Jones film.

The original idea of “Pond on Madison” was built on the hopes of bringing a little something to everyone in Mankato.

With a new, first-of-its-kind partnership between government agencies, Gov. Walz announced that Minnesota’s $10 billion outdoor recreation industry is about to get bigger.

Representatives say workers are striking for a safer work environment, a better work-life balance, additional training and a more inclusive onboarding process.

Locally in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, more than 45,000 people are facing food insecurity every day, including more than 15,000 children.

On Wednesday, the North Mankato-based printing company Navitor will be hosting an ice bucket challenge to benefit Greater Mankato Area United Way.

MN Gov. Tim Walz will be spending a day in the life with professionals across high-demand careers in the state.

The Minnesota Department of Revenue has hit a major milestone.

The event will be held on Thurs., July 13, and will highlight some recently announced Youth at Work investments at a workforce development and job-skills training program.

Minnesota’s ranking is based on 86 key indicators in 10 categories of competitiveness, including workforce, infrastructure, economy, health, and business friendliness.

This is to further research the connection between food and disease prevention.

After years of vacancy, wrecking crews kicked off the demolition of the former Dutler’s Bowling Alley and Vintage Mall along Highway 169 in Mankato.

Along Highway 169 in Mankato, the Dutler’s building opened its doors back in 1965.